OT: Any woodworkers on the Mane?

[DomCasual]

I'd like to pick your brain a little. I really want to try a few projects to see if I enjoy it as much as I think I will. I'm wondering what tools are a bare minimum to start a shop. The first thing I want to do is to build a shelving system for my football helmets. It could be pretty simple, but these are signed, authentic helmets - so I want the shelves to look nice. There are about 25 helmets. So, I should probably get a decent table saw, right? What else? Anyone?

[DukeWoody]

I like to give my wood some working at least 3-4 times a week...Carpentry on the other hand is not my bag...;)

[bronco610]

I'd like to pick your brain a little. I really want to try a few projects to see if I enjoy it as much as I think I will. I'm wondering what tools are a bare minimum to start a shop. The first thing I want to do is to build a shelving system for my football helmets. It could be pretty simple, but these are signed, authentic helmets - so I want the shelves to look nice. There are about 25 helmets. So, I should probably get a decent table saw, right? What else? Anyone?

You could prob. also use a router, cheap drill press, some pipe clamps and wood carving tools. All pretty in-expensive but you can build almost anything if you have those basics.

[cutthemdown]

just like charles ingals from little house on the prarie

[CSU Husker]

Band saw is a must also.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Chop saw, table saw, jig saw and or band saw, router, sanders and papers, clamps, bar clamps, glues, drill, tables, stands and vices.

[WoodMan]

I am a woodworker. Basic stuff would be a table-saw, router with some straight cutter bits(carbide) 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 inch. You will need the router to cut your joints if you cannot do them on the saw. Definitely have a drill with a set of bits and screw tips. I prefer cordless. This is for assembly and installation. Hand tools would be stuff like some chisels, small hammer, rubber mallet, block plane and a dovetail saw. A power miter saw is essential in my book too for doing facing, trim, cutting cleats, clamp blocks. The hand miters aren't worth a darn. Finally get a small orbital sander, 100 or 120 grit sandpaper, a bench brush for dusting before you finish your piece, a good finishing brush (essential if you want the finish to look nice), paint brush for paint or staining brush for stains.
Most important is a plan and drawing of what you are doing. Enjoy :flower: and careful of your fingers.
This list is very basic and missing some stuff. Buy tools as you need them. There are a million gadgets out there. Garage sales and auctions can save you a fortune on tools.

[WoodMan]

Saw horses to work on, hand clamps and pipe clamps are invaluable, but you can nail or screw your shelves together.

[TheReverend]

Talk to Bob. He even has home videos of his dextrous wood working abilities. The guy can manipulate some wood until the glue pops all over his face and mouth in a matter of seconds!

[TailgateNut]

A table saw, Miter Box, Router, sander, Jig saw and a drill. Hand tools consist of Square, Clamps straight and corner, chisels, nails sets and the list can go on depending on how detailed the project is.